Bipolar Disorder: Treatment without weight gain

Dr. Agresti talks about medications for treating Bipolar Disorder that do not cause weight gain. Pregnant women with bipolar disorder should not use these medications. Learn more about Dr. Agresti, a Board Certified Psychiatrist practicing in Palm Beach County for fifteen years. He is a specialist in the psycho-social aspects of addiction.

Call (561) 842-9550 or email: info@206.189.200.158 Dr. Agresti today to get help with Bipolar Disorder.

Comments (2)

I have been battling bi-polar for about 6 years or more and have just recently stopped taking my medication because of the weight gain. The weight gain was just as disturbing to me as the symptoms of bi-polar. I am writing to you because I have tried to talk to my doctor about this, but he just keeps telling me that all the medication to treat bi-polar causes weight gain. I have been researching different types of medication, but would like to know what you recommend. I am taking antidepressant right now, but I am having very bad manic episodes at least 4 times a week. My manic episodes consist of shopping sprees, being real loud and funny and the center of attention at times, and when this happens, I feel like I am a child in an adults body. I make child decisions, throw things at people, and I throw fits and scream and hollar just like a child does. You are my last resort. This is recking my whole family! Inrealky need to be on something, but I am looking for a medication without the weight gain or at least minimal side effects. Also, I don’t know if I am depressed or if it is part of being bi-polar. PLEASE help me!